The Restaurant Guys Rajesh Bhardwaj, Visionary Behind Indian Fine Dining
The Banter
The Guys share some of the cool cocktail experiences they had on their safari the night before.
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys welcome Rajesh Bhardwaj, operator of the first Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the U.S. Rajesh talks about cultivating his vision, curating a team to execute it and how he continues to change the landscape of Indian cuisine in the United States.
The Inside Track
The Guys listen as Rajesh shares his vision of creating the unique experience at Junoon.
“ We are fusion, but not of tradition or of flavors. We are fusion of technique,”
Rajesh Bhardwaj on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2025
Bio
Rajesh Bhardwaj is the founder and CEO of Junoon, the acclaimed Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in New York City. A visionary restaurateur, Rajesh has redefined modern Indian dining in the United States. He blends deep cultural roots with a sophisticated, contemporary approach to cuisine and service, earning Junoon international recognition and loyal acclaim.
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